Falcons, City of Atlanta reach deal on new stadium

The Atlanta Falcons are one step closer to getting a new stadium.

The Falcons and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed reached a deal on Thursday that paves the way for construction of a $1 billion facility that will be built next to the Georgia Dome.  The agreement must still get final approval from the Atlanta City Council.

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Clayton County shows interest in Falcons stadium

Clayton County is showing an unlikely interest in building the new Atlanta Falcons stadium.  That possibility might become a reality if voters if the City of Atlanta can't reach an agreement on a new facility. But Falcons officials say they haven't talked to officials there.

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Poverty on the rise in Atlanta's suburbs

Poverty is not just an inner city problem anymore, it has now spread to the suburbs.  The Saporta Report has more on why poverty is spreading faster in Metro Atlanta's suburban areas than the city of Atlanta itself.

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Anchor says goodbye

Longtime WGXA Macon news anchor Portia Lake has called it quits.

She's leaving the station to pursue other opportunities in broadcast journalism.  Lake has worked at the FOX/ABC affiliate for the last 10 years.

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New Falcons stadium deal taking shape

The Atlanta Falcons may have lost their shot at the Super Bowl, but plans for a new stadium are still moving forward.  

The big catch? Georgia lawmakers may not have to vote on a proposed deal.  Instead, the city of Atlanta could pick up the tab.  Click here to find out more about the Falcons stadium plans, courtesy of saportareport.com.



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Warner Robins seeking public input on minor league baseball

Imagine a city the size of Warner Robins being home to a minor league baseball team.

That's something city officials hope will become reality someday.

They met on Wednesday to get feedback from residents about the idea. Having a franchise could prove to be a big boost for the local economy.

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Insurance problems for USG employees

A computer glitch is to blame for about 500 University System of Georgia gaining access to their insurance.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the details here.

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